What is IPC 208 in BNS?

Section 208 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 245 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

IPC 208 in BNS: Section 245

Indian Penal Code

IPC 208 is now BNS 245.

Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due

Carried over

Old wording kept in full

Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XI

s. 208

Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due

Whoever fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be passed against him at the suit of any person for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due to such person or for any property or interest in property to which such person is not entitled, or fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be executed against him after it has been satisfied, or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Illustration A institutes a suit against Z. Z, knowing that A is likely to obtain a decree against him, fraudulently suffers a judgment to pass against him for a larger amount at the suit of B, who has no just claim against him, in order that B, either on his own account or for the benefit of Z, may share in the proceeds of any sale of Z's property which may be made under A's decree. Z has committed an offence under this section.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIV

s. 245

Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.

Illustration.

A institutes a suit against Z. Z, knowing that A is likely to obtain a decree against him, fraudulently suffers a judgment to pass against him for a larger amount at the suit of B, who has no just claim against him, in order that B, either on his own account or for the benefit of Z, may share in the proceeds of any sale of Zs property which may be made under As decree. Z has committed an offence under this section.

Text from India Code